The recent loss of Chuck Berry and the loss of musical talent this year and last year has served as a reminder that nothing lasts forever. The ravages of time generally isn't kind to musically talented performers, especially vocalists. The grueling tour schedules coupled with late nights and lack of sleep, poor diets and lack of exercise takes it's toll. In some cases, alcohol and drug abuse makes a bad situation even worse.
There are however artists whose abilities and vocal ranges have not been diminished by time and seem to be as remarkably fresh as when their songs were first recorded. One such artist is Gary Brooker, lead singer and founding member of Procol Harum. This video is from an appearance in Denmark in 2006 and it appears Gary has lost little if anything of his vocal abilities. Gary puts everything into this song even though he has performed it countless times. It's nice to be able to recognize these songs and performers when they are still alive who have in essence, written the musical soundtracks to our lives.
Whiter shade of Pale is one of those songs that is instantly identifiable with just a few notes . This song easily lends itself to an orchestral arrangement and the backing and accompaniment of an orchestra only enhances what was already a beautiful song.
Last edited by Commander Wallace; 03-20-17 at 09:25 AM.
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